Queen Camilla visits York races for Ladies Day

Queen Camilla attended Ladies' Day at York Racecourse on day two of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival

York Racecourse had a special royal visitor when Queen Camilla made an appearance on the second day of the annual Ebor Festival.

Jockey Ryan Moore was among those who had a chance to meet her, after she presented him with the winning trophy for the Yorkshire Oaks event.

She was also seen speaking to racegoers and meeting representatives from local charities supported by the track.

During her visit, she unveiled a plaque dedicated to the Juddmonte International race being recognised as the World's Best Race of 2024 by the Longines World Racing Awards.

Queen Camilla was welcomed by Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Martin Rowley BEM

Queen Camilla took time to chat with racegoers during her visit

The Queen became a patron of York Racecourse in June 2024, and officially opened the multimillion-pound Bustardthorpe development at last year's Ebor Festival.

Her appearance comes two days after she and King Charles officially took up their summer residence at Balmoral.

An estimated 70,000 people are expected to attend this year's festival, which features 28 races over four days.

The Queen presents the Yorkshire Oaks trophy to jockey Ryan Moore

Queen Camilla is presented with a jar of honey by Harry and Seline Silk from Knavesmire Nectar

The Queen was presented with a jar of honey by Selina and Harry Silk of Knavesmire Nectar, whose bees are based at the racecourse.

The couple said they bonded with the Queen, who also has her own hives, over the "troubles of beekeeping".

Mr Silk said: "We talked about the troubles she'd had this year with swarming and wasps. I think everyone's had the same problems this year."

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